ASTM C1478M-08a

Standard Specification for Storm Drain Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced Concrete Storm Sewer Structures, Pipes, and Laterals (Metric)

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the minimum performance and material requirements for resilient connectors used for connections between precast reinforced concrete storm sewer structures and pipes, and between precast reinforced concrete pipe and laterals for storm drainage systems. These connectors are designed to prevent soil migration between the pipe and storm sewer structure, and between the pipe and lateral. Resilient materials for connectors, filler rings, and mechanical devices shall be tested, and shall conform to the specified values chemical resistance, tensile strength, elongation hardness, accelerated oven-aging, compression set, water absorption, ozone resistance, low-temperature brittle point, and tear resistance. The design of the connector and the pipe stubs are detailed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the minimum performance and material requirements for resilient connectors used for connections between precast reinforced concrete storm sewer structures conforming to Specification C 478 and pipes, and between precast reinforced concrete pipe and laterals for storm drainage systems.
1.1.1 These connectors are designed to prevent soil migration between the pipe and storm sewer structure, and between the pipe and lateral.  
1.2 This specification is the SI companion to C 1478.
Note 1—This specification covers the design, material, and performance of the resilient connection only. Connections covered by this specification are adequate for hydrostatic pressures up to 41 kPa (4.3 m) without leakage when tested in accordance with Section 7. Infiltration quantities for an installed system are dependent upon many factors other than the connections between storm sewer structures and pipe, and allowable quantities must be covered by other specifications and suitable testing of the installed pipeline and system.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use. For a specific warning statement, see 7.2.4.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2008
• ICS: 13.060.30 - Sewage water
• Technical Committee: C13 - Concrete Pipe
• Drafting Committee: C13.06 - Manholes and Specials

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1478M-08 - Standard Specification for Storm Drain Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced Concrete Storm Sewer Structures, Pipes, and Laterals (Metric)
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2008
• Replaced By: ASTM C1478M-08a(2013) - Standard Specification for Storm Drain Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced Concrete Storm Sewer Structures, Pipes, and Laterals (Metric)
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C1478M −08a
StandardSpecification for
Storm Drain Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced
Concrete Storm Sewer Structures, Pipes, and Laterals
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(Metric)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1478M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope C478 Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete Man-
hole Sections
1.1 This specification covers the minimum performance and
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
material requirements for resilient connectors used for connec-
Products
tions between precast reinforced concrete storm sewer struc-
C913 Specification for Precast Concrete Water and Waste-
turesconformingtoSpecificationC478andpipes,andbetween
water Structures
precast reinforced concrete pipe and laterals for storm drainage
D395 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression Set
systems.
D412 Test Methods forVulcanized Rubber andThermoplas-
1.1.1 These connectors are designed to prevent soil migra-
tic Elastomers—Tension
tion between the pipe and storm sewer structure, and between
D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
the pipe and lateral.
D543 Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to
1.2 This specification is the SI companion to C1478.
Chemical Reagents
NOTE 1—This specification covers the design, material, and perfor-
D573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air
mance of the resilient connection only. Connections covered by this
Oven
specification are adequate for hydrostatic pressures up to 41 kPa (4.3 m)
without leakage when tested in accordance with Section 7. Infiltration F624 Guide for Evaluation of Thermoplastic Polyurethane
quantities for an installed system are dependent upon many factors other
Solids and Solutions for Biomedical Applications
than the connections between storm sewer structures and pipe, and
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
allowable quantities must be covered by other specifications and suitable
D1149 Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration—Cracking in
testing of the installed pipeline and system.
an Ozone Controlled Environment
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
D2137 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Brittleness Point
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
of Flexible Polymers and Coated Fabrics
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hard-
bility of regulatory requirements prior to use. For a specific
ness
warning statement, see 7.2.4.
NOTE 2—For more information about wastewater structures, see Speci-
2. Referenced Documents
fication C913.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3. Terminology
A493 Specification for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods
for Cold Heading and Cold Forging
3.1 Definitions:
A666 Specification forAnnealed or Cold-WorkedAustenitic
3.1.1 Terms relating to plastics and rubber shall be as
Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar
defined in Terminologies D883 and D1566, respectively.
3.1.2 Terms relating to precast concrete pipe, manholes, and
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on
related products shall be as defined in Terminology C822.
Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.06 on Manholes
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
and Specials.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2008. Published October 2008. Originally
3.2.1 connector—the entire assembly, including resilient
approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as C1478M – 08. DOI:
seals and metallic or nonmetallic mechanical devices, if any,
10.1520/C1478M-08A.
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used therein.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
3.2.2 lateral—the small diameter pipe connected to the
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. main line pipe.
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3.2.3 pipe—the inlet or outlet pipe connected to the man- connector and the pipe shall be made by mechanical means or
hole. by compression of the resilient material against the outside of
the pipe. Resilient filler rings are not prohibited from being
3.2.4 pipe stub—a short section of pipe installed in the
used between the pipe and the connector to provide a seal.
st
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Designation:C1478M–08 Designation: C 1478M – 08a
Standard Specification for
Storm Drain Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced
Concrete Storm Sewer Structures, Pipes, and Laterals
1
(Metric)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1478M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the minimum performance and material requirements for resilient connectors used for connections
between precast reinforced concrete storm sewer structures conforming to Specification C 478 and pipes, and between precast
reinforced concrete pipe and laterals for storm drainage systems.
1.1.1 These connectors are designed to prevent soil migration between the pipe and storm sewer structure, and between the pipe
and lateral.
1.2The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. This
specification is the Metric counterpart of Specification C1478.
1.2 This specification is the SI companion to C 1478.
NOTE 1—This specification covers the design, material, and performance of the resilient connection only. Connections covered by this specification
are adequate for hydrostatic pressures up to 41 kPa (4.3 m) without leakage when tested in accordance with Section 7. Infiltration quantities for an
installed system are dependent upon many factors other than the connections between storm sewer structures and pipe, and allowable quantities must be
covered by other specifications and suitable testing of the installed pipeline and system.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
requirements prior to use. For a specific warning statement, see 7.2.4.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A 493 Specification for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods for Cold Heading and Cold Forging
A 666 Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar
C 478 Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete Manhole Sections
C 822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related Products
C 913 Specification for Precast Concrete Water and Wastewater Structures
D 395 Test Methods for Rubber PropertyCompression Set
D 412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic ElastomersTension
D 471 Test Method for Rubber PropertyEffect of Liquids
D 543 Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents
D 573 Test Method for RubberDeterioration in an Air Oven
F 624 Guide for Evaluation of Thermoplastic Polyurethane Solids and Solutions for Biomedical Applications
D 883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D 1149 Test Methods for Rubber DeteriorationCracking in an Ozone Controlled Environment
D 1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
D 2137 Test Methods for Rubber PropertyBrittleness Point of Flexible Polymers and Coated Fabrics
D 2240 Test Method for Rubber PropertyDurometer Hardness
NOTE 2—For more information about wastewater structures, see Specification C 913.
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ThisspecificationisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeC13onConcretePipeandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeC13.06onManholesandSpecials.
Current edition approved MarchOct. 1, 2008. PublishedAprilOctober 2008. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 20072008 as C 1478M – 078.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 Terms relating to plastics and rubber shall be as defined in Terminologies D 883 and D 1566, respectively.
3.1.2 Terms relating to precast concrete pipe, manholes, and related products shall be as defined in Terminology C 822.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 connector—the entire assembly, including resilient seals and metallic or nonmetallic mechanical de
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